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5 Ways Drinking Water Improves Hair Growth
There’s a joke in the movie “Idiocracy” about drinking water as no one seems to understand that water – just plain water – is the best thing they could be drinking. Sadly, many of us know a person who might have the same opinion that should be the last choice of...
What Are the Phases of Hair Growth?
There are some people who will insist that their hair grows fast or grows slow, but most people have no idea how hair actually grows. Most people believe that all your hair is growing at the same pace all the time and that every hair on your head – or anywhere else –...
Stress & Hair Loss
Life is stressful and there are a lot of things out in the world that add more stress to the pile. These stressors affect us both mentally and physically. It can cause your muscles to tense, can trigger asthma attacks, raise blood pressure to lead to heart problems, a...
What is DHT?
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a hormonal byproduct of testosterone formed when the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase acts upon testosterone. DHT plays a key role in the sexual development of people assigned male at birth (AMAB) including the development of facial hair, a deeper voice, and greater muscle mass.
Testosterone’s Effect on Hair Loss
It is commonly believed that high or low testosterone levels can cause thinning hair or balding. While this androgenic hormone indeed plays a role in hair growth and hair loss, the relationship is indirect and complex.
Are Hair Loss Shampoos Effective?
The anti-hair loss shampoo industry is big business that claims to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth, while improving the health of the hair and scalp. The truth about hair growth shampoo is that it may be helpful, but probably not as a miracle cure for hair loss.
Common Hair Transplant Myths
Hair restoration is an increasingly common procedure, but the process is still surrounded by quite a few misconceptions. Most of these stem from outdated information about who can have a hair transplant, the experience of having a procedure, and what the final results will look like.
FUT vs FUE
Follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and Follicular unit extraction (FUE) are two of the most commonly done hair restoration procedures.
Diseases and Hair Loss
From cancer to COVID, from thyroid problems to chronic kidney disease, there are dozens of diseases and health conditions that impact hair growth and cause hair loss. One common category of health-related hair loss stems from autoimmune issues. These illnesses cause the immune system to direct the body’s resources away from the scalp or to outright attack the hair follicles, leading to poor growth, excessive shedding, or even baldness.